SASFAA"s Swoonpies and Money

In this joyful stop on our spring tour of the SASFAA states, Swoonpies and Money dives into the vibrant energy of the recent GASFAA conference at the University of Georgia in Athens. Join host Bill Ayers as he unpacks the positivity radiating from GASFAA President Emmilee Mitchell and the GASFAA membership as they embrace the conference uplifting theme: Choose Joy.This episode is a lively mix of interviews and insights—covering everything from financial aid awareness, NIL, 3D printing, yet more

The broad reach of Swoonpies and Money is on display in this episode.On one hand, we’re bringing you the highlights, high notes, and heartfelt moments from the Virginia Association Conference, which features keynote speaker, U.S. Representative Bobby Scott, Ranking Member of the House Education & Workforce Committee. A tireless advocate for education and equity, Congressman Scott brought insight, leadership, and clarity to a critical moment in our field. Bill had the honor of sitting down with

The Swoonies appear to have figured out this podcast thing. Episode #4 marks an actual turning point: the crew has officially shed the opening-week jitters and is clearly having way too much fun behind the mic. Michelle and Bill host a jam-packed lineup of fresh voices and brand-new segments.First up is the debut of What Keeps You Up At Night, brought to you by Sam Hicks from Coastal Carolina University—exploring why we insist on ignoring a good night's sleep to binge on all things Murder. Then,

Surprise! It’s a bonus episode of Swoonpies and Money! Because we’re nothing if not impatient and overly caffeinated, we couldn’t wait to spill the tea on recent spring conferences. The Swoonie gang tracked down the leadership of NCASFAA, TASFAA, and MASFAA to get their impressions of their respective events.But wait—there’s more! In a move that can only be described as “mildly concerning,” Bill wraps up the show by unleashing an AI version of himself in a bold attempt to future-proof the podcast

Michelle and Bill are back—and riding high on the (very brief) glory of successfully launching Swoonpies and Money! In this episode, they attempt to rest on their laurels... but quickly discover there is really not much to celebrate. Executive Producer Alex Fuentes joins the party, breaking down Spotify and Apple analytics to uncover who tuned in—and which segment ghosted them entirely - hint: Z. Plus: the mysterious hooey-hooey guy is unmasked, an enthusiastic new member joins the Swoonie ranks,

In the debut episode of Swoonpies and Money, co-hosts Michelle and Bill introduce listeners to SASFAA’s brand-new podcast — a space where financial aid, community, and a little Southern flavor come together. They outline what listeners can expect in future episodes, including timely updates, special guests, professional insights, and plenty of laughs along the way.The episode wraps up with a lively recap of the recent SASFAA Annual Conference, highlighting key moments, memorable sessions, and the